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Six-Spotted Green Tiger Beetle

Cicindela sexguttata

Description:

Handsome, mostly swift-running beasts of prey. About 1/2 inch long. Iridescent green with six white spots. The young are called Doodlebugs. Good garden insect.

Habitat:

Shores of streams, lakes, or seas, barren ground, and woodland trails.

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3 Comments

doreen.chambers.14
doreen.chambers.14 10 years ago

I was hoping someone saw how beautiful he was. I was excited to see him. thanks

masunya2004
masunya2004 10 years ago

Wow that looks so cool

The MnMs
The MnMs 10 years ago

Nice beetle!

Vermont, USA

Spotted on May 17, 2014
Submitted on May 17, 2014

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